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Capers writes that the Regiment was on the move towards Wilmington but was then told to return back after a message was given to General Whiting. He then describes an almost fatal accident that occurred while he was directing the cutting down of…

Capers begins his letter by copying a note from Cousin White who was supposed to deliver the mail but there was a confusion. In his letter on the 7th, he describes his location to Lottie and his work on Combahee Ferry as well as complaining about…

In his letter on the 4th, Capers writes of a visit to his friend Thomas Hanckels' plantation where Hanckel's tells him an account of how General Walker embraced God and the Gospel. He ends the letter by telling Lottie how tired he is of the war but…

Capers writes to Lottie that he has been put in command of General Walker's left flank and is very proud of this honor. The prisoners that they captured on Hilton Head gave no useful information but they expect an attack soon. He also writes that he…

Capers writes of his journey from Augusta to Jackson, Mississippi by train. He tells Lottie that many men have left to see their families and that ladies wait for the soldiers at the different stations to give them roses. He also tells Lottie that he…

Capers writes from aboard the West Point and Atlantic Railroad. He tells Lottie about the women and children who come out to wave to the soldiers as they go by and how some of the soldiers yell at them in return. He also remarks on some news in the…

Capers describes his journey from leaving the train at Montgomery, Alabama, to traveling by boat to Demopolis, Alabama. He tells Lottie that the men are exhausted and had to ride in open platform cars or box cars where there was horse dung. He…

Capers writes to Lottie of the few mementos he has of her and their children. He repeats part of a letter back to her and thanks God that he has been kept safe. He mentions a leg wound that he has is healing well and that since all communication has…

Capers writes a short letter to Lottie to tell her that he is in Atlanta and is doing well. He tells her that the enemy is preparing to cross the Chattahoochee and Atlanta may be lost. He hopes that they will camp close enough to Oxford so that he…

Capers writes that they are waiting on news from Wheeler's expedition to the rear of the enemy troops. He says that he visited a man named Joe and that he is well. Capers also writes that he is well and tells Lottie that he had a dream about her. He…